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Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

Location Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
$40.83
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Overview

The Pub and History Tour of Durham offers a unique blend of the city’s rich history and vibrant pub culture. This engaging 2.5-hour walking tour takes you through the heart of Durham, showcasing its stunning architecture and fascinating tales.

  • 🍺 Visit Durham Market Place to uncover stories behind the iconic buildings and influential figures that shaped the city's history.
  • 🍻 Enjoy your first pub stop on Saddler Street, where you'll taste local ales while hearing captivating tales of history and folklore.
  • 🏛️ Stroll around Palace Green and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, learning about Durham's founding and the legendary Prince Bishops.
  • 🌉 Cross the iconic Kingsgate Bridge, taking in the views en route to the next historic pub in the borough of Elvet.
  • 🍺 Experience a classic pub in Elvet while enjoying a drink and delving into the borough's intriguing history.
  • 🔍 Hear chilling tales from Durham's darker history, including stories of infamous criminals and executions.
  • 🍻 Discover the third pub on Old Elvet as you enjoy a drink and listen to local folklore and stories.
  • 🌉 Encounter Elvet Bridge on your way to the final pub stop, enriching your understanding of Durham's historical landscape.
  • 🍹 Conclude the tour at the Half Moon Inn, a popular city center bar with ample dining and drinking options nearby, just a short walk back to Market Place.
  • 🍺 Each pub stop includes a half pint of cask ale or draught beer/cider, totaling four tastings throughout the tour.

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Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • 1/2 pint of cask ale or draught beer/cider included in each pub (4 in total)

Meeting point
Please meet at 'The Man on the Horse' statue in the centre of the Market Place.

  • Durham Market Place
    We will explore the stories behind the buildings and people that have shaped our city's history in the Market Place. From here, we will walk a short distance to our first pub stop.
  • Whist tasting some ale, we will share stories of history and folklore in and around Saddler Street, including this historic pub.
  • Whilst strolling around Palace Green and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will learn about the founding of the city and the legendary Prince Bishops of Durham.
  • Kingsgate Footbridge
    We will walk across the iconic Kingsgate Bridge whilst on our way to our next pub stop in the borough of Elvet.
  • A drink and tales in a classic historic pub in Elvet whilst learning about some of the borough's history.
  • We will discover tales from the darker side of Durham's history including infamous criminals, executions and prison history.
  • The Dun Cow
    We will walk to and explore out third pub on the historic street of Old Elvet. Stories and folklore as we enjoy a drink of local ale.
  • Elvet Bridge
    We will encounter out third bridge on route to our final pub stop in Elvet.
  • Half Moon Inn
    The tour finishes with a final drink in a popular city centre bar with access to plenty of food and drink options in the vicinity and only a short walk back to the Market Place.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Over 18's only
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

    Location Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    $40.83
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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